Impact United x CMHC Learning Series: United for Affordable Housing

Impact United and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) presents United for Affordable Housing, a learning series showcasing innovative projects and investment models being developed in response to the housing affordability crisis affecting communities across Canada.

There is a tremendous need and opportunity - and no better time - for impact investors and asset owners to dedicate their attention and capital towards affordable housing. In addition to a basic need and human right, having safe, stable, and affordable housing is also inextricably connected to a host of other impact areas such as employment, mental health and wellbeing, and social inclusion and equity.

We aim to broaden the network of impact investors who are willing and able to help address Canada’s housing affordability crisis. Wherever you are on this journey, we invite you to join us and learn more about how we can leverage innovative financing and investment solutions to support new and better models of creating not just affordable, but truly inclusive communities.

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Learning Series Schedule

Part I - Webinar (Zoom): February 28th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Part II - "Open House" Site Visits (Toronto): Tuesday, March 7th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET / Site Visit (Vancouver): Thursday, March 9th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT

Join us on Zoom for Conversations on Innovative Solutions in Affordable Housing on Tuesday, February 28th, from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET to learn about the affordable housing landscape from community leaders and innovators, from community land trusts to creative investment models. To learn more about our speakers, see our website here. See below for the webinar agenda!

For impact investors in Toronto, you are invited to join us for an Open House site visit to learn more about affordable housing in two neighbourhoods: Regent Park and Parkdale. Join us for a guided community tour and peer-to-peer discussions for a chance to network and connect with other members of the impact investing ecosystem. Transport and refreshments will be provided. See below for the Open House agenda!

For impact investors in Vancouver, you are invited to join us for an Open House site visit to learn more about The Aspen and Hogan's Alley Society. Join us for a guided community tour of each facility and peer-to-peer discussions for a chance to network and connect with other members of the impact investing ecosystem. The Vancouver Open House gathering will be hosted by The Vancouver Foundation.

Transport and refreshments will be provided. See below for the Open House agenda!

Impact United is a broad-based community and movement of investors seeking to mobilize capital towards social, economic and environmental justice, comprised of individual investors, families, institutions, faith-based organizations, foundations, and other asset owners. Impact United seeks to drive transformation, commitments, and action by operating as a movement to engage asset owners in impact investing. Impact United is a strategic initiative of SVX.

As Canada's authority on housing, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels of Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC’s aim is that by 2030, everyone in Canada has a home they can afford and that meets their needs.

Got questions? Direct them to info@svx.ca.